Here we go again!

[iris1205]

It has been seven years since I posted, though I've been checking in on all of you! Amazing to see how things have changed since 2013 when I first followed this feed.

I am most grateful for all the information as well as the sharing.

I go in tomorrow for my 5th ablation - so for those of you who are concerned about a first... you can see that they are do-able!

I've been in Afib again since spine surgery (where I think the Cox-2 inhibitors played a role in bringing back the AF). Who knows! I've tried diet, lifestyle - a multitude of changes to no avail.

For those who will ask questions as to what has prompted me to try again:

1- The last one worked until the spine surgery

2- I am in Afib at least 1x week at 140-210bpm for a duration of minimum 15h-35 hours.

3- None of the medications work for me.

No one's afib is the same, just as no one's choices as to what path to take will be the same. Just sharing to give a point of departure in these on going journeys we seem to share!

Best wishes to you all, and the best outcomes for us all as well!

[jeanjeannie50]

Lovely to hear from you again Iris, just a shame it's because your AF has come back.

Best wishes for tomorrow, is your ablation being carried out by the EP who did your last one.

Jean xxx

[iris1205 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you Jean- ever faithful! Yes he is and he took over from the original EP for the last one. Switched to GA, which I don’t like- but it will be more peaceful!

Thank you for checking in- take good care!

[Padayn01]

Can I ask the length of time your last abalation worked before your spine surgery?

[iris1205 in reply to Padayn01]

Sure! 2 years, but I seem to have a fairly heft case which is also resistant to meds!

[Padayn01 in reply to iris1205]

Good luck for your abalation tomorrow I really hope this one nails it please let us know how you got on

[Padayn01 in reply to iris1205]

Had any medications ever worked for you even back on the early stages of your AF journey?

[iris1205]

Flecainide and Metoprolol in the beginning but then became pro arrhythmic. Tried Sotalol, bisoprolol.. others in the hospital but none worked!

[Ppiman]

Best wishes from a cold and windy UK!

Steve

[KMRobbo]

Best wishes

[Cally53]

I hope all goes well for you and you become af free once again.

[wilsond]

Fingers crossed for success! Rest afterwards,as I'm sure you will know.Best wishes

[bassets]

Hi, hope all goes well for you 🙏

[sirey]

Wishing you well

[listerines]

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and experience. I believe that I may be heading for ablation #3 in the near future. Hopefully #5 is a charm for you. All the best with the upcoming procedure.

[iris1205 in reply to listerines]

Go for it, when other solutions haven't worked, I think it is always worth the effort. Best wishes !

[CJDa]

Wishing you well for your ablation. It is becoming better acknowledged that anaesthetic can trigger arrhythmia if that is your pre existing problem. I experienced it recently & was always convinced my initial diagnosis was made because of major surgery. All best wishes

[iris1205 in reply to CJDa]

I know, I felt the same way. But the Dr says he is able to do his work in much greater detail when we are under anesthesia as we remain more still. It makes sense, and the anesthesia is more like one used for a colonoscopy than deep anesthesia. I detox with natural remedies, acupuncture and FSM afterwards!

[Finvola]

Welcome back Iris - very best wishes for your ablation today and I too hope it gets rid of the AF again.

[Cavalierrubie]

All the best braveheart. Love and prayers.

[iris1205]

This is the most wonderful community, thank you so much. I am lucky to have good friends and family who support me, but there is NOTHING like the support from others who know what you actually feel like. One grows weary of being stoic all the time! Thank you all!

It was long and complicated but hopeful it will go well. The doctor and the whole team were great, I am very grateful. Best wishes to you all and a calm holiday season!